287  LOWER PAXTON' TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Minutes of the meeting held on July 16,2 2024  A meeting oft the Lower Paxton Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Vice-Chair Zoumas on the above date at the Lower Paxton Township Municipal  2 F 3 V  Center, 425 Prince Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  Supervisors present, in addition to Mr. Zoumas, were. Paul W. Navarro, Chris Judd, and Pamela Thompson. Also, in attendance were. Bradley Gotshall, Township Manager, Sam Miller, Samuel Miller, Assistant Township Manager/Finance Director.  Pledge of Allegiance  Mr. Navarro led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Approval of Minutes  Mr. Navarro motioned to approve the minutes oft the business meetings held on May 7, 2024, and May 21, 2024. Mr. Judd seconded the motion. Mr. Zoumas announced that the  minutes were approved.  Public Comment  William (Bill) Miller, 4311 Crestview Dr., commented about the traffic signals while driving east on Colonial Rd. Hei noted thel long delay at the traffic light because there wasi no dedicated left turn signal onto Crums Mill Rd. He suggested that the timing oft the signal be adjusted during the peak travel hours, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hei noted that in 2005, PennDOT had completed a study and recommended the installation ofat traffic light at Earl Drive, the complete reconstruction at Devonshire Rd. and Colonial Rd, and the: realignment ofWinfield Rd and Valley Rd. He offered to share the 500-page report with the Supervisors, noting that  PennDOT made recommendations, although it never happened.  1    288  Mr. Zoumas asked Mr. Gotshall ifhe could contact a representative at PennDOT about the report to find out why they failed to complete some oft the recommendations. Mr. Gotshall agreed to contact someone at PennDOT as soon as Mr. Miller could share the report. Mr. Miller  stated that he would save the report to al USB drive.  Ms. Thompson noted that Elizabeth Village is ai new development near the intersection of Colonial Rd and Crums Mill Rd, and there will be an increase in traffic; therefore, the traffic  signals must be adjusted.  Chairman and Board Members' Comments  Mr. Zoumas announced that he attended a meeting hosted by the Capital Region Council ofGovernments on Monday, July 15, 2024. The president of Bird Land was the guest speaker;  she talked about birds' relevance to insects and plant life. More to come.  Manager's Report  Mr. Gotshall announced that the Township will host a Summer Concert on Sunday, July 21,2024, starting at 4:00 p.m. and continuing until 6:00 p.m. at Heroes Grove. Dance Fever, hits  from the 70's, 80s & 90's.  Ms. Thompson asked Mr. Gotshall why the concert had been canceled and hadn't been moved inside thel Friendship YMCA. Mr. Gotshall explained that the' Township has a good relationship with the YMCA, and some events were: moved inside; he offered to find out and get  back to Ms. Thompson.  Old Business  Action to Ratify a Buyer Agency Contract with RSR Realtors  Mr. Gotshall reported that he has already signed the RSR contract; however, the Board  must ratify the new contract.  2    289  Mr. Gotshall noted that the contract provides a standard agreement to engage the services of RSR Realtors as the Board considers the future oft the Municipal Center and any physical needs the Township may have: regarding office space or any other municipal operation.  Mr. Judd moved to ratify the Buyer Agency Contract with RSR Realtors. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. Mr. Zoumas called for a voice vote, which resulted in a unanimous vote of  2 3  approval.  New Business  Action to Fill a Vacancy on the LPT Board of Auditors  Mr. Navarro motioned to appoint Kelly Davis to the Township's Board of Auditors. Mr. Judd seconded the motion. Mr. Zoumas called for a voice vote, which resulted in a unanimous  vote of approval.  Resolution 2024-13; Amending Certain Municipal Fees and Charges for Municipal Services  (Adjustment for Refuse Pricing and Adding to the Penalty Assessment)  Mr. Miller reported that he met with PortnoffLaw Associates to prepare for the transition ofdelinquent collections. They recommended that the penalty provision be included in the Township's Fee Schedule. This inclusion is a one-time 10% penalty on outstanding delinquent accounts. Additionally, while making the revisions, he noted an error in preparing the Resolution for garbage fees starting on July 1, and the rest oft the Township's Fee Schedule remains the  same.  Mr. Judd motioned to adopt Resolution 2024-13, which amends certain Municipal fees and charges for Municipal services. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. Mr. Zoumas called for  a voice vote, which resulted in a unanimous vote of approval.  3    290  Action to Adopt Resolution 2024-14: Authorizing the Submission.ofal Dauphin County TISIP Grant Application for $359,250 for the Crums Mill-Doehne Rd Intersection Ms. Thompson moved to approve Resolution 2024-14, authorizing the submission ofa grant application to the Dauphin Transportation Infrastructure Safety Improvement Program (TISIP) for $359,250 for Crums Mill and Doehne Rd intersection improvements. Mr. Judd seconded the motion. Mr. Zoumas called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote ofa approval  followed.  Action to Approve a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Conservation at Stray. Winds Park Mr. Gotshall noted that the motion should be made with the condition that it be approved  pending HRG's approval of the final survey documents under exhibits B &D.  Mr. Judd moved to approve the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Conservation at Stray Winds Park, pending HRG's approval oft the final survey documents under exhibit B &D. Mr. Navarro seconded the: motion. Mr. Zoumas called for a voice vote. Mr. Navarro voted aye, Mr. Zoumas voted aye, Mr. Judd voted aye, and Ms. Thompson abstained. The Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Conservation at Stray Winds Park was approved by a 3:1 vote.  Action to Approve Application for Payment #8 from Rogele, Inc. for the Brightbill Park Playground Project  Mr. Gotshall noted that the. Application for Payment #8 is dated back to. April 16, 2024; it was missed; however, the project is now complete. The contract will be closed out once this payment is approved and issued to the contractor. The Application for Payment #8 is for  $88,810.07.  Ms. Thompson moved to approve the payment of Application for Payment #8 from Rogele, Inc. for Brightbill Park Playground Project for $88,810.07. Mr. Judd seconded the motion. Mr. Zoumas called for a voice vote, and a unanimous vote of approval followed.  4    291  Action to Award a Contract for the 2024 Traffic Line Painting Project  Mr. Judd moved to award the 2024 Traffic. Line Painting contract to Alpha Space Control for $134,485.00. Mr. Navarro seconded the motion. Mr. Zoumas called for a voice vote, and a  unanimous vote of approval followed.  2 - C2 / J  Subdivision and Land Development Improvement Guarantees  Mr. Navarro motioned to approve the Improvement Guarantees for the Estates of] Forest Hills Phase VI-VII- Extension Autumn Oaks Phase IB Estates- Extension and 6452 McCormick Lane- Establish. Mr. Judd seconded the motion. Mr. Zoumas called fora voice vote, and a  unanimous vote of approval followed.  Payment of Bills - Lower Paxton Township & Lower Paxton Township Authority Mr. Navarro motioned to pay the bills for Lower Paxton Township and the Lower Paxton Township Authority. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. Mr. Zoumas called for a voice vote,  which resulted in a unanimous vote ofa approval.  Announcements  Mr. Zoumas announced that the Supervisors would meet on Monday, August 5, 2024, at  7:00 p.m. in room 171 of the Municipal Center.  Adjournment  Mr. Judd moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Navarro seconded the motion, and Mr.  Zoumas adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.  Respeafullysubmited, Recording Secretary Z  Approved by, GA Secretary  5